Ruby Balcony

[luvstosun]

From some of the other posts that I have read, people mentioned about balconies being covered, not covered or partially covered. We will be on the Ruby and was just wondering where you find out if our balcony is covered or not. I'm not finding it anywhere on the Princess website, but that doesn't mean that it isn't there. We are category BD on the Baja deck. If anyone has any info, it would be appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance for your help. :)

[LuvTheGoodLife]

Baj deck balconies are fully covered. Below description may be helpful.

 

following refers to 'side' of ship balconies only, i.e. those on starboard or port sides of any ‘Grand’ class ship (Grand, Golden, Star, Diamond, Sapphire, Caribbean, Crown, Emerald etc) and not any balconies that face directly aft....

 

Baja deck balconies are sized 9 ft. wide x 5 ft. deep and have full ceiling overhang. Lido, Aloha, Riviera (found on Caribbean, Crown, Emerald, Ruby only) decks have the same balconies. You can stand at the railing of these balconies and look down on to part of the Caribe deck balconies and all of the Dolphin deck balconies.

 

Caribe deck balconies are sized 9 ft. wide x 9 ft. deep and have ceiling overhang over the first 5 ft. Standing at the railing, you will overlook Dolphin deck balconies below.

 

All of the cabin interiors/bathrooms of the balcony cabins are the same with respect to size (unless it is a handicapped cabin).

Dolphin deck balconies (all balcony cabins are actually mini-suites and thus bigger than regular balcony cabins on the interior with sitting area, 2nd TV and bathtub/shower combination instead of the small shower stall found in the regular balcony cabins). The balcony is sized 9 ft. wide x 7 ft. deep and has no ceiling overhang as protection from sun or rain.

 

Emerald deck has several mini-suites each side with fully covered balconies. The last mini-suite cabin towards aft end on each side has extra wide balcony – approximately 7 ft. deep x 18 wide, according to someone who stayed in one of these. Emerald deck also has some regular balcony cabins near the front that have the balconies set back under the roof and back from the railing. You look straight out to the water but cannot look down on the water. The walking track goes past these balconies and walkers can see you on your balcony. I do not have any measurements for these Emerald deck balcony sizes.

Hope this helps. Enjoy your cruise!

[Heatherco]

You could always check the price for a BB on Caribe deck. It may be almost the same for a BD but the balcony will be 9x9 as opposed to 9x5. It will also be half covered and half uncovered.

 

Happy sailing!

[Rob & Beckys mom]

You could always check the price for a BB on Caribe deck. It may be almost the same for a BD but the balcony will be 9x9 as opposed to 9x5. It will also be half covered and half uncovered.

 

Happy sailing!

 

 

I agree! The BB catagory sells out fast though. I love the Caribe deck & sometimes these will pop up right after final payment is made so be sure & check the web site often & have your TA, or you if you booked through Princess, ready to pounce. Good luck!

 

Jan

[luvstosun]

Thank you all for the great info. We are already booked on the Baja deck and cannot wait to go. It's been many years since we've cruised. Thanks again!